PLATEAU STATE UNIVERSITY SANCTIONS 76 STUDENTS FOR EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE.

Marvellous Mar 18, 2026 4 min read 0

The Senate of Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, during its 102nd Regular Meeting, has formally ratified a series of disciplinary measures and academic results that define the institution’s trajectory for the 2025/2026 session. Chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Moses Pyefa Galadima, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shadrach Gaya Best, the session served as a dual-purpose forum: enforcing the university’s “Zero-Tolerance” policy on examination malpractice and validating the academic success of its senior and postgraduate scholars.

Pillar I: The Enforcement of Examination Integrity

The university’s commitment to “Integrity, Discipline, and Sound Moral Values” was underscored by the approval of sanctions against 76 students found guilty of various forms of examination misconduct during the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic session. These actions followed a comprehensive investigation by the Examination Misconduct Committee, ensuring that due process and the provisions of the Students’ Handbook were strictly followed.

Categories of Offences and Penalties

The misconduct investigated by the committee reflected a range of unauthorized attempts to gain academic advantage. In accordance with university statutes, the penalties were scaled based on the severity of the infraction:

Offence Category	Nature of Infraction	Sanction Approved
Unauthorized Materials	Possession of mobile phones, written notes, or inscriptions on body parts.	Rustication (One Academic Session) & Compulsory Carryover.
Impersonation	Procuring another individual to sit for an examination.	Outright Expulsion.
Smuggling	Bringing unauthorized booklets or question-related scripts into the hall.	Rustication / Expulsion (Subject to severity).

Vice-Chancellor Professor Shadrach Gaya Best reaffirmed that these measures are essential to protecting the value of a PLASU degree, ensuring that only students who satisfy the requirements of “Character and Learning” are allowed to progress.

Pillar II: Ratification of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Results

While the Senate addressed disciplinary challenges, it also celebrated academic achievement by ratifying the final results for the 2024/2025 Academic Session. This approval is the final administrative hurdle before students proceed to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or higher academic pursuits.

Undergraduate (400 Level): Final-year results across various faculties were approved, clearing the path for graduation for those who have satisfied their credit unit requirements.
Postgraduate (Masters & PGD): The Senate reviewed and approved results for higher degree candidates, reflecting the university’s growing footprint in advanced research and professional specialization.
New Semester Resumption: Reports from the various Deans confirmed that pedagogical activities for the new semester are already in full swing, having resumed two weeks prior to the Senate meeting.

Pillar III: Digital Reforms and Administrative Efficiency

A significant portion of the 102nd Senate meeting was dedicated to the university’s “Digital Transformation Agenda.” The Director of ICT, Mr. Sati Dapel, presented a status report on ongoing reforms designed to modernize the student experience.

Seamless Registration: The ICT directorate is optimizing the student portal to eliminate the historical bottlenecks associated with course registration and fee payments.
Result Digitization: The reforms aim to reduce the “turnaround time” between the conclusion of examinations and the official release of results, enhancing administrative transparency.
Sustainability: By moving more processes online, PLASU is reducing its reliance on paper-based records, aligning with global best practices in university administration.

Pillar IV: Institutional Leadership and Governance

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the university’s governing principles. By delegating the chair to Professor Moses Pyefa Galadima, the Vice-Chancellor demonstrated a robust administrative structure that ensures the Senate’s functions remain uninterrupted.

The Senate’s commitment to upholding academic standards serves as a signal to both current students and prospective applicants: PLASU is an institution where merit is protected and indiscipline is corrected. The combination of rigorous disciplinary oversight and proactive digital reform positions Plateau State University as a leading light in the Nigerian tertiary education landscape.

Conclusion: A Resolute Path Forward

The outcomes of the 102nd Senate meeting at Plateau State University represent a balanced approach to university governance—rewarding excellence through the ratification of results while purging the system of malpractice through decisive sanctions. As the new semester gains momentum, the university community is urged to adhere to the guidelines of the Students’ Handbook to avoid the heavy penalties associated with academic dishonesty.